Demand for forward cattle very strong at Downpatrick

staff reporter

At the fortnightly Downpatrick cattle sale on Monday the demand for forward cattle was very strong.

A second quality 470kg AA bullock sold to 1.98 ppk. Light weight stores peaked at 2.70ppk, paid for a Limousin bullock at 280kg (£755.00 ). Cows and calves sold to £1,550.00. Leading prices in all categories as follows;